Nikka Taketsuru Non Age Pure Malt Whisky 0,7L 43%

Hakushu Japanese Single Malt Whisky 12 years 0.7L 43% In recent years, Japan has increasingly emerged as a producer of excellent whiskeys, following the Scottish tradition. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years matured in former bourbon whiskey, Spanish sherry and Japanese oak barrels. Hakushu Single Malt Whisky 12 years is light gold in color, the bouquet is dominated by peat and smoke, as well as iodine, camomile and grassy notes. On the palate with floral and nutty tones, which are accompanied by dried fruit aromas, smoke and a little honey and fade into a long, warm and dry aftertaste.

Hibiki Suntory Whisky Japanese Harmony 0.7L 43% History and production of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: Japanese whiskies are undeniably trendy. The gentle character in combination with the fresh, fruity bouquet and the mild taste always inspires enthusiasm. And that applies to long-time connoisseurs and beginners alike. The Japanese whisky makers are known for their meticulousness, hard work and sense of tradition. This gives them a veritable reputation. The true skill, however, manifests itself in the incomparable blending art of the Japanese. In no other country in the world are such balanced and extremely harmonious whiskies created by mixing different individual distillates. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony falls into exactly that category, which is not surprising when you consider the name. For production, the company's own grain and single malt whiskies are combined in an elegant way. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony is therefore a perfect introduction to Japanese whisky culture. The constant striving for perfection for the Japanese whisky masters goes far beyond the actual production of the whisky. Therefore, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is presented in a glass bottle designed with great attention to detail. The 24 finely ground facets on the outside symbolize the seasons of the lunar calendar and the label is made of handmade Echizen paper. This visually underlines the magnificent taste and the external appearance corresponds to the high-quality contents. Taste of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony: The Hibiki Japanese Harmony flows into the glass highly viscous and elegant. The color is reminiscent of polished amber and shimmers wonderfully in the backlight. Rich aromas of rose petals, lavender, apples, pears, cherries and lychees are interwoven on the nose. In the background, there is also a slightly herbal note with hints of rosemary, thyme and coriander. Spicy oak rounds off the aroma wonderfully elegantly and at the same time provides additional complexity. On the tongue, the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is wonderfully soft and gentle. Delicate notes of honey, vanilla, candied fruit, oranges and dark chocolate come to the fore and are supported by a solid oak base. The finish of the Hibiki Japanese Harmony is comparatively long and full-bodied. The pleasant sweetness remains, and hints of coconut and a great spiciness also appear. The Hibiki Japanese Harmony lives up to its name and is a perfect example of the elegance and complexity of Japanese blended whiskies.

Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label Whisky 0.7L 40% The history of Suntory If you list the largest spirits companies in the world, you can't ignore the Japanese company Suntory. Suntory's portfolio includes renowned brands such as the Scottish single malt distillery Bowmore and it can look back on a long history, which we would like to briefly tell you about. The foundation stone for today's Suntory Group was laid by Shinjirō Torii, who was only 20 years old at the time and opened a shop under the name Torii Shoten in 1899. Shinjirō Torii initially concentrated on importing and selling Spanish wines and brought a type of port wine onto the market under the name "Akadama". A few years later, he had an idea in his head that never left him: producing his own whisky! For this reason, in 1923 he hired the young and very talented chemist Masataka Taketsure, who had studied in Scotland and had already gained experience in distilleries. Together they opened Japan's first distillery in the Yamazaki Valley and almost simultaneously introduced the brand name "Suntory", which refers to the Japanese national symbol of the rising sun. The Kakubin Blend was finally introduced in 1937 and has long been considered the best known and best-selling Japanese blended whisky on the market. The taste of the Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label Whisky There are various blends under the name Suntory Kakubin, but the Yellow Label Whisky is the most important. It was matured in former bourbon whiskey barrels and appears in the glass in a strong golden color. On the nose it shows fine, sweet aromas of dried fruit as well as nuances of oak, malt and vanilla. On the palate, the Suntory Kakubin Yellow Label whisky is very complex with notes of freshly baked bread, tobacco and again vanilla. The aftertaste is medium-length and pleasantly smooth. Ideal for cocktails and long drinks!

Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin 0.7L 45.7% Japan Japanese spirits are becoming increasingly popular on the world market. KI NO BI Gin is one of the first to gain a good reputation on the world market and comes from the country's first distillery. To the south of the city of Kyoto borders the city of Minami-Ku, where it is located. The main focus here is on the Japanese botanicals used, as well as a sake distillate that serves as the basis. Sake has a long tradition there in particular and it is therefore not surprising that it serves as the base. Botanicals In addition to the base of sake and juniper, the regional botanicals include yuzu and hinoki (a type of Japanese cypress), bamboo, gyokuro tea and Japanese peppercorn (sanshō berries). The 'one shot' process is common in gin production. Here the macerated liquid is distilled just once. KI NO BI, on the other hand, is produced using a more complicated process. The motto here is: create harmony and connect! The botanicals are divided into six different aroma groups and distilled separately from one another. They are divided into: citrus, tea, herbs, floral, base and spices. After distillation, the master blender creates the perfect balance between the aromas by adding the famous Fushimi water from the sake brewing district (known for its purity, softness and taste). This is of course a very complex way of producing gin, but it is evidence of special craftsmanship, special knowledge, many years of experience and, above all, a lot of passion. Here, Japanese tradition is combined with modern craftsmanship. Tasting Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin Ki NO BI Gin has a rather dry taste. The sake base gives it its typical Asian touch. Characterized by the citrus aroma of the yellow yuzu, which gives a perfect taste in combination with sanho pepper, the juniper is not neglected either. It complements and supports the Japanese notes excellently! The ginger root used gives this gin a spicy finish that fills you with warmth.

Nikka Tailored Blended Whisky 0.7L 43% Whisky from the top segment After the Japanese Msataka Taketsuru discovered his passion for whisky, his desire for more and more knowledge and to learn the art of distilling became so great that he decided to travel to the land of whisky, Scotland, to gain all the knowledge he could about the distillate. Driven by the vision of one day being able to produce his own Japanese whisky, Taketsuru absorbed every knowledge that had anything to do with whisky. After returning from Scotland, it took a few more years, but finally in 1934 he founded his own distillery, the Yoichi distillery in Hokkaido. A few years later, a second distillery followed, the Miyagikyo, where he wanted to produce whisky for blending in the Scottish style. Unfortunately, Taketsuru did not live to see much of his true success with the high-quality products, as he died in 1979. Nikka Tailored The aroma of the blended whisky impresses with round, fruity notes. In addition to apple, you can recognize apricot and white fruits along with notes of honey and dark chocolate. On the palate, the fruity-sweet notes are more reminiscent of baked cake with vanilla, as well as dark chocolate and citrus notes such as lemon and candied orange. The finish again reveals gentle vanilla and fruity-tart notes, accompanied by fine roasted aromas.